# The 28th state? Carney’s Canada draws closer to the European Union

https://mins.news/en/item/61514

- France 24, 2026-09-16 18:19 UTC
- Politics
- Original: http://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/the-debate/20260916-the-28th-state-carney-s-canada-draws-closer-to-european-union

> As the US president talks about making Canada the 51st state, its leader is seeking closer ties in Europe. The European Commission president has described the offer as “associate membership,” prompting questions about what it means and how it differs from the close arrangements enjoyed by Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and the UK.

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